Franklin Cudjoe, the founder and CEO of IMANI Africa, has urged Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame to issue an unreserved apology to the people of SALL for not pursuing justice on their behalf.This call comes after the Attorney-General's office requested an apology from Mr Cudjoe for remarks they deemed offensive.

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Mr Cudjoe's comments included criticism of the Attorney-General's legal advice to the executive branch, mentioning specific cases such as SALL, Domelevo, Charlotte Osei, James Quayson, Martin Amidu, and Ato Forson.<img src="

alt="" class="wp-image-647268"/>Responding to the demand for an apology, Mr Cudjoe posted on Facebook, stating, "I hear AG isn't happy. I hear. Tell

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him sorry. He should just be a fair Justice Minister. That is all."In addition to addressing the Attorney-General's demand, Mr Cudjoe also pleaded for an apology on behalf of the residents of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe, and Lolobi (SALL).<img src="

alt="" class="wp-image-647267"/>During the 2020 elections, voters in these areas were only permitted to vote in the

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presidential election due to the absence of a designated parliamentary constituency.The residents took legal action to assert their right to vote, resulting in a court injunction preventing the Electoral Commission from declaring the NPP's John Peter Amewu as the MP-elect for Hohoe.Godfred Dame, then Deputy Attorney General, led the state's legal efforts to overturn the injunction, which eventually succeeded.

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In his Facebook post, Mr Cudjoe urged the Attorney-General to apologise to the citizens of SALL for neglecting their pursuit of justice.He stressed the importance of acknowledging the failure to advocate for the disenfranchised SALL citizens and provide constructive advice to resolve the situation.

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Mr Cudjoe highlighted the Attorney-General's responsibility to address the government's negative portrayal and take steps to rectify the situation, or risk leaving a legacy of disunity and disregard for justice.

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